What does the cryptic crossword clue "Secretly rip native off (9)" mean?

The definition is "Secretly". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RIPNATIVE ("rip native") [anagram: "off"] = INPRIVATE; definition: "Secretly" The answer is INPRIVATE.

Secretly rip native off (9)

Independent Cryptic #11898 | 6 Down | 2024-11-27 flower

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